Tank at the Lawe

Tank at the Lawe

Image Details

Title Tank at the Lawe
Reference Number STH0001152
Photographer James Cleet
Town or Village South Shields
Date 18 June 1919
Original Format Black and white photograph.
Period c1910s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information World War I tank accepted by the Mayor of South Shields, Thomas
Sykes from the War Savings Committee chairman, Alderman Taylor. The
tank was placed on the Lawe Top in an enclosure. The North Pier and
the harbour can be seen in the background.